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The future of advertising is Black Madison Avenue: Black/of color-owned media winning clients' mainstream budgets. Black/of color-owned agencies winning clients' mainstream business, scaling and making high-value exits/acquisitions. Black/of color talent leading everywhere, and representing on the lists of the most highly-paid people in advertising. Because DEI stands for 'Driving Excessive Income', and next week at Blackweek you'll find out why. '“[People of color] are over-indexing in every aspect of consumerism globally. That warrants a prioritization of us,” Joseph Anthony said. “There is this tremendous opportunity to educate, but not alienate.” “I’ve [been asked] a lot of questions, like: ‘Can I go to Blackweek if I’m white?’” he added. “Part of the reason why we called it Blackweek is because we feel that Black culture is the most inclusive in the world… the invitation is open to everyone and anyone who wants to learn about those rich investments we make in culture and how to tap into it.” ... Walter T Geer III hopes Blackweek will come full circle, growing into an event that facilitates job opportunities, investments, and acquisitions for Black and diverse communities. “We want people to walk away from this event being inspired to do more, to activate more, and to understand the power in community and the power of bringing us to the table,” said Geer. “We represent billions of dollars of buying power.”' Rebecca Stewart ADWEEK https://lnkd.in/ew7h4Hfm #Blackweek

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So what is the fundamental reason for this fail? The struggles facing Group Black and Black Owned Media stems back to Corporate America and brands continuing to undervalue and underinvest in the Black Consumer Market. From a budget standpoint “flat is the new up”. Despite the continued cultural influence and economic buying power of Black Consumers, the investment still doesn’t match up with the business results and business contribution. Are we in the midst of a 21st century version of “benign neglect”? BTW even today reach and frequency doesn’t equate to relevance.

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🚨🚨Counting down the days until one of the biggest events of the year for black entrepreneurs!! The Black Commerce Conference is THE place to make incredible connections, gain valuable industry insight, and have an awesome time!! I look forward to making new lifelong connections and learning from unique individuals! 🚀💫 #blackentrepreneurs #events #blackentrepreneurship #hbcuentrepreneur #hbcupride #hbcunews #howarduniversity #blackownerbusiness #genz #genzintheworkforce

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✨ The Black Women Marketers Achievement Awards are now open for nominations! ✨ We want to celebrate and honor you! For years, we’ve watched amazing women like you lead some of the most profound rebrands, work on impactful and innovative projects, and move inclusivity initiatives forward. Award Categories for Nomination: 🏆 Breakthrough Marketer 🏆 A marketer who has been in the industry for less than 3 years and does amazing work. Breakthrough marketers are solidifying their position in the industry as a credible and reliable resource. 🏆 Little Miss Viral 🏆 A marketer who continuously sets the bar in marketing. She goes viral by sharing resources, opinions, concepts, trends, and/or insights about the industry. 🏆 Hidden Gem 🏆 A marketer who glides under the radar with her contributions to the marketing industry. Whether mainly offline or simply behind the scenes, she doesn’t get nearly enough recognition for the amazing work in her portfolio. 🏆 Entrepreneur of the Year 🏆 An agency owner who is building and sustaining a successful marketing agency. Whether managing a large or small team, this award recognizes the impressionable impact of this agency with their clients. 🏆 Corporate Star 🏆 One of the industry’s best and brightest marketers in a corporate role or position. This marketer has a proven track record of success in organizational contributions, excellence, and responsibility. 🏆 CMO of the Year 🏆 A Chief Marketing Officer who has taken the marketing industry by storm with out-of-the-box thinking. They are an important and integral part of their organization’s success. 🏆 Lifetime Achievement 🏆 An industry icon! They have influenced, consulted, and contributed countless hours to marketers, clients, and marketing campaigns for over 7 years. To view rules for nomination and full descriptions, visit https://lnkd.in/egiyBDRf or click the link in our bio. 📅 Deadline to nominate is November 15, 2024, at 11:59 PM EST. Please share this opportunity with your networks, communities, another marketer, and any organization that supports marketers. #AchievementAwards #BlackWomenMarketers

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Spotlight on Booker T. Spencer Jr! It's National Black Business Month, and we're super excited to celebrate Booker T Spencer Jr! He's one of the top black business leaders in Texas, part of the amazing Texas 1000 Project. Booker T Spencer Jr. is known for his hard work and smart ideas, showing everyone what it means to never give up. Check out his story and why he's so awesome at Texas 1000 Project. Link in the comments Why donate? 1. Support Great Leaders: Your donation helps amazing leaders like Booker T Spencer Jr thrive. 2. Boost Diversity: Donations promote diversity and inclusivity in the business world. 3. Inspire Future Generations: Your support can inspire future black entrepreneurs to follow their dreams. Let's celebrate and support black excellence! #NationalBlackBusinessMonth #SupportBlackBusiness

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Introducing Dream Text Media: Your Black-Owned, Women-Owned Marketing Agency At Dream Text Media, we are more than just a marketing agency; we are your partners in growth and success. As a proudly Black-owned and women-owned business, we bring a unique perspective and dedication to helping your brand thrive. Our Services: Marketing Strategy: Our expert team will craft a customized marketing strategy tailored to your business goals. We offer one-on-one sessions to teach you how to implement this strategy effectively. Choose from our 12-week or 6-month packages for ongoing support and guidance. Content Creation: Engaging content is key to capturing your audience’s attention. We specialize in creating high-quality content that resonates with your target market and enhances your brand’s presence. Social Media Management: Let us handle your social media platforms to ensure consistent, impactful engagement with your audience. From content planning to posting and analytics, we’ve got you covered. Logo Design: Our pre-designed logos are perfect for businesses looking for a professional and polished look. Currently, we have an exclusive series of logos designed specifically for cannabis shops and brands. Internal/External Communications: If you need ongoing support for your company’s communications, we offer a flat monthly rate to ensure your message is consistently clear and effective. At Dream Text Media, we believe in empowering our clients through collaboration and education. However, we don’t work with just any brand or company. Our criteria are simple: we partner with brands that are impacting humanity or the earth in an intentionally positive way. If your mission aligns with ours, we’d love to work with you. Contact us today to learn more about how we can elevate your brand! Dream Text Media – Authentic Visual Storytelling for Impactful Brands. #vintage #MarketingAgency #BlackOwnedBusiness #WomenOwnedBusiness #MarketingStrategy #ContentCreation #SocialMediaManagement #LogoDesign #CommunicationsSupport #VisualStorytelling #Branding #AuthenticMarketing #PositiveImpact #DreamTextMedia #hiring #needamarketer #needasocialmediamanager #hireblackmarketers

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SALT+LIGHT Agency | #BlackBusinessMonth Feature 02 Salt + Light Agency is a brand research and strategy agency that transcends ordinary expectation. Chief Excitement Officer Shaunda Lambert Gary created SALT+LIGHT Agency out of need and based in MATTHEW 5:13-15. Her agency witnessed the barrier of access to foundational brand-building tools for marginalized founders and lowered it. They want to provide the motivation and opportunity for entrepreneurs locally and globally to sustain and scale their business to grow generationally and create a legacy. Follow SALT+LIGHT Agency and tap into a #BlackWomanOwned agency that gets you when you’re ready! #31BlackWomanOwnedBusinesses

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Today is #SmallBlackBusinessSaturday! 🛍️ Let’s come together to celebrate and support Black entrepreneurs who play a vital role in our communities and economy. By shopping small, we’re not just making purchases — we’re investing in dreams, families, and futures. 💡 How to support today: • Shop at a local Black-owned business. • Share your favorite businesses with your network. • Post photos and tag them to spread the word. Together, we can make a big impact. Let’s show love to the businesses that make our communities thrive! #NCBWSupportsSmallBusinesses #NCBWSBS24 #SupportBlackBusinesses #ShopLocal #EconomicEmpowerment

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Black Women Are A Good Investment Inside Goldman Sachs Investment Plan The Wall Street giant says it sprinkled nearly $3 billion in capital to expand the #Blackbusiness community. Your network determines your #networth.” The opening words inspired the 300-plus people at Goldman Sachs #headquarters in New York on June 18. It was a part of the video shown to the investment bank’s fifth graduation class of the #BlackinBusiness which is apart of the #OneMillionBlackWomen initiative, a $10 billion #investment Goldman Sachs says is aimed at driving #economicopportunity for one million individuals by 2030. In the crowd were lawyers, accountants and even a NASA statistician—all future entrepreneurs ready to receive their stamp of approval from the financial titan. “Our thesis is that Black women are a good investment,” Asahi Pompey, president of the Goldman Sachs Foundation, tells Forbes. Pompey discussed Goldman Sachs’ One Million Black Woman initiative as part of “Journey to ForbesBLK Summit,” an editorial series leading up to the second annual ForbesBLK business conference in Atlanta on June 23-25. There, #ForbesBLK plans to amplify #entrepreneurs and organizations who take distinctive approaches to #leadership, #business and economic #problemsolving. Goldman Sachs says it has deployed nearly $3 billion in capital for One Million Black Women since its 2021 launch. Its “Black in Business” education course, designed to help sole proprietors scale into employers, has credentialed 750 #Blackwomen, including the 146 individuals in its fifth cohort on June 18. Black in Business is a free program and serves as the foundation of One Million Black Women because it may help close the #wealthgap and grow the #USeconomy by adding #jobs in the #Blackcommunity. Goldman Sachs works with New York University’s NYU Stern School of Business to curate a 10-week virtual #businesscourse covering topics including #consumeracquisition costs, #marketingstrategies and #staffing. “Our big task is to move #solopreneurs to bonafide #entrepreneurs who have employees and others who are helping to achieve their business goals,” Pompey says. The investment bank says businesses have made $22.4 million in revenue since it created Black in Business. Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon told attendees that 65% of graduates reported an increase in revenue after six months, and 50% added employees. ‘It’s A Proven Model’ Goldman Sachs created One Million Black Women after its March 2021 report, #BlackWomenomics. It found that the wealth of a median single Black woman was 92% less than that of a single White man. Pompey says the initiatives serve as a #onetwopunch to combat the #opportunitygap. #profitability #risk #governance #compliance #leaders #investin #investment #Esgfunds #JEDI #esgs #esginvesting #esgrisk #ceos #boards #boardofdirectors #styrelser #styrelseledamöter #ordförande #chairman #finance #deistrategy #deiba #technews

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Despite the DEI myths being circulated, investing in women of color is the best economic decision an organization can make. Your ROI is golden and the innovation, creativity and energy that comes with a significant increase in your bottom line is unmatched. Goldman Sachs is getting it right and other organizations in the corporate and nonprofit space should take note. #diversityequityandinclusion #leadership #nonprofits #economy #corporatesocialresponsibility

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Afrotech is already becoming too much to handle. There are more and more events being added to the off schedule set of events. Some from the largest companies like #Google #Microsoft #Square #CashApp and so many more. More instrumental are the events for the culture, #AI conversations and as always deals and more. Check out the updated list here: https://lnkd.in/grBAzwAK #Afrotech #Afrotech24 #HoustonAfrotech #BlackInTechnology

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If you're a Black business owner looking for financial support, check out the latest grants and venture capital funds available! From the NAACP's Keep It Local Fund to Google's Black Founders Fund, explore opportunities that are still open for application. Don't miss your chance! 🔗 Read more. >>> https://bit.ly/4fko23l #BlackBusinessOwner #BlackEntrepreneur #FundingOpportunities #BusinessGrants

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BIG NEWS🎉 AFRO TECH HERE WE COME!!!! I'm so excited to spread the YAY, representing Every Day is a Yay, at AFROTECH and connect with folks in community!! If you'll be there, please let me know!! Houston here we come!! Photos by LaTosha Pointer #afrotech #everydayisayay #womenintech #womeningaming #AFROTECH2024 #entrepreneur #networking

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MediaPost published my latest Op-Ed on the Importance of Storytelling for Black Businesses. Thank you Steve McClellan for the opportunity! Regardless of your background, the brands that invest in storytelling are always the ones who will come out on top and stand the test of time. My PR agency Brennan Nevada Inc. represents some of the largest BIPOC -owned companies in the world without any investors or partners backing me. I credit much of this growth to the power of storytelling and building meaningful connections. Want your business to go to the next level? You know what to do. 🏆📰🗞️📺📻📡🎙️ Read more ⬇️ #PR #media #thoughtleader #press #storytelling #content #startups #BlackBusinessMonth

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